1979 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1979 Subaru DL
To start off, both 1979 Cadillac Eldorado and 1979 Subaru DL were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1979 Subaru DL. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru DL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 900 kg more than 1979 Subaru DL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru DL. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru DL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Eldorado | 1979 Subaru DL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Eldorado | DL |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
